Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2026: Overview
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-based state admission process for postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) across government and private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh. The counselling process is strictly administered by the Directorate of Medical Education (CGDME), Raipur. Known for offering some of the most budget-friendly private medical tuition structures in Central India, Chhattisgarh attracts medical aspirants from across the country.
Admissions are organized under a clear three-tier seat allocation model designed for state domiciliaries, open-merit all-India candidates, and Overseas/NRI aspirants:
Closing Rank PG Admissions Counselling Portal
To participate in the Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 counselling process, aspirants must satisfy the mandatory eligibility rules established by CGDME Raipur:•
o The candidate or the financial sponsor must hold valid NRI, OCI, or PIO. documentation.
o If sponsored by an NRI relative, the sponsor must legally prove a first-degree blood relationship with the candidate.
o The sponsor must execute a legal affidavit undertaking complete financial responsibility for the entire course duration and associated institutional fees.
| Quota | Seat Share | Eligibility | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Quota (50% in Government Colleges)• | Comprises 50% of the total postgraduate clinical and para-clinical seats in Chhattisgarh Government Medical Colleges (the remaining 50% is allocated to the All India Quota managed by MCC). | Strictly reserved for candidates who are permanent residents/domiciles of Chhattisgarh or who have completed their MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college located within Chhattisgarh. | Highly subsidized government fee structure, making it one of the most economical options for postgraduate clinical specialization. |
| Management Quota (Private Medical Colleges) | Comprises general management and open seats across the 3 private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh: Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS Raipur), Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS Bhilai), and Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Sciences (SBIMS Raipur) | Open to NEET PG qualified candidates from all states across India on a merit basis; Chhattisgarh state domicile is not mandatory to participate in private college management counselling. | Highly competitive and transparent private fee structure regulated by the state fee committee, ranging between ₹9,84,500 per annum (at RIMS Raipur) and ₹10,54,000 per annum (at SSIMS Bhilai and SBIMS Raipur) for prime clinical specialties. Pre-clinical and para-clinical branches range between ₹7,92,600 and ₹8,48,200 per annum. |
| NRI Quota (Private Medical Colleges) | Dedicated NRI Quota seats (up to 15%) are reserved across private medical institutions in Chhattisgarh, specifically at RIMS Raipur, SSIMS Bhilai, and SBIMS Raipur. | Open to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Indian candidates sponsored by NRI first-degree blood relatives. | Premium fee tier regulated by the state admission committee, ranging approximately between $90,000 USD to $1,00,000 USD per annum (or INR equivalent) for high-demand clinical specialties like Radio-Diagnosis, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, OBG, and General Surgery. |
Candidates must carry original certificates along with 3 sets of self-attested photocopies during physical reporting and scrutiny:
General Academic & Identification Documents
• NEET PG 2026 Admit Card & Official Scorecard/Rank Letter.
• MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate.
• MBBS All Academic Years Mark Sheets (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Professional Exams).
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate (confirming completion on or before the official NMC deadline).
• Permanent or Provisional Medical Registration Certificate issued by NMC or State Medical Council.
• Class 10 (High School) Certificate and Mark Sheet (as proof of Date of Birth).
• Class 12 (Higher Secondary) Certificate and Mark Sheet. (Valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License).
• Downloaded printout of the filled CGDME NEET PG 2026 Online Application Form.
• Downloaded Provisional Seat Allotment Order.
• 10 Recent Passport-Size Photographs.
Important Dates (2026 Tentative Schedule)
|
Event |
Expected Date (2026 Cycle) |
|
NEET PG 2026 Examination Date |
Expected August 2026 |
|
NEET PG 2026 Result Declaration |
September 2026 |
|
Release of Official CGDME Admission Rules & Prospectus |
September / October 2026 |
|
Online Registration & Document Upload |
October 2026 |
|
Release of Provisional State Merit List |
October 2026 |
|
Grievance Reporting & Final Merit List Publication |
October 2026 |
|
Round 1 Online Choice Filling & Locking |
November 2026 |
|
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Publication |
November 2026 |
|
Physical Reporting, Scrutiny & Document Verification |
November 2026 |
|
Round 2 Online Choice Filling & Seat Allotment |
December 2026 |
|
Mop-Up Round (Phase-III) Counselling & Allotment |
December 2026 / January 2027 |
|
Stray Vacancy Round / Special Institutional Mop-Up |
January 2027 |
The application workflow for Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 across all categories (Government
State Quota, Private Management, and NRI Quota) is conducted strictly online via the official
Directorate of Medical Education portals.
• 100% Accurate Official Websites: https://cgdme.in/ and https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in/
1. • Counselling Portal Name: CG State NEET PG (MD/MS) Counselling
Step-by-Step Application Workflow:
Online Registration: Visit https://cgdme.in/ or https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in/ during the registration window. Click on "PG (MD/MS) Counselling Registration" and enter your NEET PG 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, Date of Birth, and active contact details.
2. Payment of Counselling & Security Fee:
Pay the mandatory, non-refundable state counselling processing fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card (approx. ₹2,000 for General quota and ₹10,000 for NRI quota). Candidates must also deposit the refundable security deposit according to their institution choices (separate deposit tiers for Government vs. Private Medical Colleges).
3. Form Filling & Quota Selection:
Log in using your registered credentials. Fill in academic history, internship details, and local/non-local status. Check "Yes" for NRI Quota if you wish to compete for Category C seats in private medical colleges.
4. Uploading Scanned Documents:
Upload clear, readable scanned PDFs/images of your NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, registration certificate, caste/domicile certificate, and NRI sponsorship affidavits within the specified file size boundaries.
5. Merit List Generation:
CGDME will electronically verify candidate data and release the official CG State NEET PG Merit List.
6. Online Choice
Filling & Locking: Once the choice-filling portal opens, log in to select your preferred medical colleges and clinical specialties in order of absolute preference. Lock your choices before the portal deadline.
7. Scrutiny & Physical Reporting:
Check the seat allotment result. Download your provisional allotment letter and report physically to the designated scrutiny center/college with all original documents for verification, identity matching, and fee submission to confirm your admission.
| College | Quotas Available |
|---|---|
| Pt JNM Med Coll, Raipur | State Quota |
| CIMS, Bilaspur | State Quota |
| BaliramKashyap NDMC, Jagdalpur | State Quota |
| AtalBihariVajpayee, Rajnandgaon | State Quota |
| Lakhi Ram Agrawal, Raigarh | State Quota |
| Raipur IMS, Raipur | Management Quota & NRI Quota |
| SSIMS, Bhilai | Management Quota & NRI Quota |
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